18.06.2008 - Sydney Central has a name: the Jane Foss Russell Building
The Senate has approved the Nomenclature Committee's recommendation to name the new Sydney Central building as the "Jane Foss Russell Building".
The following is the Nomenclature Committee's recommendation:
The Nomenclature Committee has considered an appropriate name for the new Sydney Central student services building. In considering an appropriate name for this building, the Committee took into account the need for a name to resonate historically and have relevance to the student focus of the building. The Committee recommends that the building be named the Jane Foss Russell Building.
Jane Foss Russell had a lifelong association with and commitment to the University of Sydney and, in particular, the experience of its students. She was in the second group of women to enrol at the University, graduating in 1886 with a BA. She was the second woman to attain an MA in 1889, only seven years after women were formally admitted to study for degrees. She was passionate about higher education for women, and soon after graduation, went on a study tour of women’s colleges in England, including visits to Girton and Newnham Colleges.
The following is the Nomenclature Committee's recommendation:
The Nomenclature Committee has considered an appropriate name for the new Sydney Central student services building. In considering an appropriate name for this building, the Committee took into account the need for a name to resonate historically and have relevance to the student focus of the building. The Committee recommends that the building be named the Jane Foss Russell Building.
Jane Foss Russell had a lifelong association with and commitment to the University of Sydney and, in particular, the experience of its students. She was in the second group of women to enrol at the University, graduating in 1886 with a BA. She was the second woman to attain an MA in 1889, only seven years after women were formally admitted to study for degrees. She was passionate about higher education for women, and soon after graduation, went on a study tour of women’s colleges in England, including visits to Girton and Newnham Colleges.
On her return to Sydney, Jane Foss Russell became committed to the cause of female undergraduates and graduates at the University of Sydney, especially in terms of helping to enrich women's experience of student life. She was Tutor to Women Students from 1892-1899, a position created in the 1880s to help women students accommodate themselves to university life, and was the only female position on the University’s teaching staff for many decades. She was also a founding member of Women’s College, a co-founder of the Sydney University Women’s Association, and helped to establish the Sydney University Women’s Society, an outreach organisation to promote the importance of girls’ education and encourage more to attend university.
In 1899, Jane Foss Russell married Henry Barff, University Registrar 1882-1924, and resigned from her position as Tutor to Women Students. However, she continued as a public supporter of the University, helping to establish the Sydney University Women’s Settlement, and contributed to public debate on questions of girls’ education and other matters.
In 1899, Jane Foss Russell married Henry Barff, University Registrar 1882-1924, and resigned from her position as Tutor to Women Students. However, she continued as a public supporter of the University, helping to establish the Sydney University Women’s Settlement, and contributed to public debate on questions of girls’ education and other matters.
City Road footbridge comes down 24 October 2007
On Sunday 29 October, the Keith J Murray footbridge spanning City Road was removed. Some residual demolition will continue between 30 October - 1 November 2007 as the concrete ramp and the first pile of the footbridge is taken away.
A video of the footbridge's demolition and removal has been posted on YouTube.
While the footbridge is under construction, pedestrians will need to cross City Road at the traffic lights (signage will point the way).
Work will begin immediately on the construction of a new footbridge linking Sydney Central with Eastern Avenue. This is due to open in March 2008.
Artist's impression of the new City Road footbridgeA video of the footbridge's demolition and removal has been posted on YouTube.
While the footbridge is under construction, pedestrians will need to cross City Road at the traffic lights (signage will point the way).
Work will begin immediately on the construction of a new footbridge linking Sydney Central with Eastern Avenue. This is due to open in March 2008.
Changed pedestrian routes on Eastern Avenue
From Friday evening, 27 October to Thursday 1 November inclusive, fencing around the Eastern Avenue end of the footbridge will be moved closer to Carslaw building. Pedestrians will continue to use the existing temporary path across Eastern Avenue to Fisher Road to go to either Darlington campus or other parts of Camperdown campus.
From Friday morning, 2 November, the fence across the end of Eastern Avenue will move again, to the entrance of the Carslaw building. A new temporary path will be in place from the entrance of Carslaw across to the entrance of Madsen building. Pedestrians should use this path to go to Fisher Road and then City Road.
The RTA will monitor the volume of vehicle traffic and pedestrians at the City Road intersection, and if necessary, will alter the timing of the traffic light sequence to make sure that everything moves smoothly.
From Friday evening, 27 October to Thursday 1 November inclusive, fencing around the Eastern Avenue end of the footbridge will be moved closer to Carslaw building. Pedestrians will continue to use the existing temporary path across Eastern Avenue to Fisher Road to go to either Darlington campus or other parts of Camperdown campus.
From Friday morning, 2 November, the fence across the end of Eastern Avenue will move again, to the entrance of the Carslaw building. A new temporary path will be in place from the entrance of Carslaw across to the entrance of Madsen building. Pedestrians should use this path to go to Fisher Road and then City Road.
The RTA will monitor the volume of vehicle traffic and pedestrians at the City Road intersection, and if necessary, will alter the timing of the traffic light sequence to make sure that everything moves smoothly.
Change to pedestrian route inside Wentworth building
Pedestrians will not be able to cross City Road after Friday 27 October by using the Keith J Murray footbridge. All the current entrances and exits to Wentworth will be open, except for the exit to the footbridge. The map below shows the routes through the building.
Pedestrians will not be able to cross City Road after Friday 27 October by using the Keith J Murray footbridge. All the current entrances and exits to Wentworth will be open, except for the exit to the footbridge. The map below shows the routes through the building.
All the shops, food outlets and other retail businesses are open in Wentworth building while the footbridge is out of commission. Please continue to support these businesses during the construction period.
A first look at the Sydney Central building 14 August 2007
Although it’s not finished, as a group of senior managers from the University found out, the new Sydney Central building is already very impressive.
This due as much to the building’s design as it is to the magnificent views which sweep from Camperdown Campus, Glebe Island Bridge and the CBD across to Botany Bay and the Kurnell refinery.
This due as much to the building’s design as it is to the magnificent views which sweep from Camperdown Campus, Glebe Island Bridge and the CBD across to Botany Bay and the Kurnell refinery.
The group of managers included many future occupants of the building. They had been invited to tour the site to get an understanding of the design themes and the building’s many unique features, including those that earn it its 5 star green energy rating.
For instance the chill beams ceiling system is one of the first installed in Australia. Brilliant in its simplicity, the beams are like long thin radiators (see image right). When filled with cold water they create a convection system drawing up hot air and dumping cool air in a much more even spread than normal air-conditioning.
For instance the chill beams ceiling system is one of the first installed in Australia. Brilliant in its simplicity, the beams are like long thin radiators (see image right). When filled with cold water they create a convection system drawing up hot air and dumping cool air in a much more even spread than normal air-conditioning.
The architect, John Wardle, who led the tour, has incorporated external balconies, terraced areas extending between floors, bleachers and an assortment of sitting areas into the building’s design. This will allow all users of the building to enjoy as much of the natural light and views as possible.
As John Wardle explained, the overarching theme of the building is linkage. SydneyCentral is positioned at the intersection of the Darlington and Camperdown campuses and will form a link between the landscaping currently underway on both campuses. In addition, it will form a link between the different student groups at the University and the community with its large and vibrant plaza area.
During the tour, comments such as “OK, where are the rest of you going to sit?” and “Yes, we’ll definitely take this floor, where do we sign?” were common.
Without curbing the enthusiasm, Professor Richmond Jeremy, Acting PVC, Campus Infrastructure Services, explained that the University will follow a process of allocating space to optimise each of Sydney Central’s seven floors and make the best use of synergies across the different teams based within the building. A working group is now being established to determine the space allocations.
During the tour, comments such as “OK, where are the rest of you going to sit?” and “Yes, we’ll definitely take this floor, where do we sign?” were common.
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